Sustainable FoodS10 · Ep 15 · 39 min · April 28, 2026

Revolutionizing Deli Meats: The Fungi-Based Future

with Kimberlie Le · Co-Founder of Prime Roots

Kimberlie Le — Essential Ingredients Ep 15

Kimberlie Le · Co-Founder of Prime Roots

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“Kimberlie Le, co-founder of Prime Roots, shares her journey from a culinary background to creating sustainable, fungi-based deli meats that appeal to both meat lovers and plant-based eaters. Her approach aims to transform the food system, reduce environmental impact, and promote healthier eating without sacrificing taste.”

In This Episode

  • How koji fungus creates meat-like textures and familiar flavors

  • Bridging the gap between plant-based and omnivore consumers

  • The chef's perspective on flavor-first food innovation

  • Building a retail strategy for an alternative protein brand

  • Reducing the food system's environmental footprint through fungi

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